Manhattan city commissioners will discuss the proposed budget and sales tax renewals during a special work session Tuesday.

The commission will need to take action on July 7, in regard to the revenue-neutral rate for the 2027 budget. Administration also seeks feedback regarding the recommended 2027 budget to prepare for a final budget adoption in September, and direction on the sales tax renewal, which will need to be acted upon by the end of August to make the November ballot.

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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday morning on a Riley County District Court warrant alleging multiple violations of the Kansas Offender Registration Act.

Tayvon Nalijiah Agnew Nash, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 9:30 a.m. June 25 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center.

Nash was wanted on a warrant charging him with six counts of violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act and two counts of perjury.

He was issued a total bond of $50,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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A Manhattan woman is held in the Riley County Jail after her arrest Thursday for human trafficking for forced labor.

Lashenna Renitia Dye, 36, was arrested at 4:10 p.m. at 1300 Marlatt Ave #805, for human trafficking by causing or threatening to cause physical injury. She is held in jail on a $200,000 bond.

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating the theft of a cellphone reported Thursday night in Aggieville.

Officers filed a report of theft of property or services just after 11 p.m. June 25, 2026, in the 1100 block of Moro Street.

A 22-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect stole her iPhone 16 after it had been misplaced.

The total estimated loss associated with the case is $1,600.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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USD 383 is in the final stages of budget development for the next fiscal year while preparing to cover an estimated $938,000 shortfall in its special education fund, officials told the school board Wednesday.

Director of business operations Development Andy Hutchinson said district staff members are moving from preliminary revenue projections to detailed expenditure planning for 2026-27 ahead of budget adoption later this summer.

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft by deception case after a Randolph man was scammed by someone posing as a law enforcement officer.

Officers filed the report at approximately 8:35 p.m. June 24, 2026, in the 14000 block of Grandview Drive in Randolph.

A 36-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported he electronically sent $1,000 to an unknown suspect who claimed to be a police officer. The scammer allegedly told the victim payment was required because of an outstanding warrant.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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City officials say a series of major drainage projects are still needed to address flooding concerns across the city, even as work on the levee system nears completion.

During Tuesday’s work session, public works director Brian Johnson outlined the city’s stormwater finances and long-term capital improvement plans, which include projects in North Manhattan, Aggieville, South Manhattan and the Campus Creek watershed.

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City officials said assessed property values increased about 7.8% from 2025 to 2026 — a gain of roughly $798.6 million — as commissioners received an initial overview of figures that will be used in preparing the 2027 budget.

Ben Hart of Baker Tilly, the city’s financial adviser, told commissioners Tuesday the increase would lower the city’s revenue-neutral mill levy from 54.506 mills to 51.056 mills if the city chose to keep property tax revenues at the same level as last year.

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Manhattan’s debris collection effort is halfway complete and on schedule, according to the director of public works.

Brian Johnson said after finishing the initial pass for large debris, workers will now collect remaining, smaller debris over the following five to seven days.

“That first pass was really the big brush and tree piles that were blocking sidewalks and streets and those kind of things,” he said. “So we didn’t pick up all the little stuff on the first pass. The first pass was really stuff that was serious and was blocking access.”

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A Manhattan woman was arrested early Saturday morning on multiple warrants and an additional charge of interference with law enforcement, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Pamela May Hall, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:45 a.m. June 20 in the 1100 block of Moro Street.

Hall was wanted on three Riley County District Court warrants, including two for probation violations and one for failure to appear. She was also arrested for interference with a law enforcement officer.

The warrants stem from original charges that include criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct.

Hall was issued a total bond of $20,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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